Unskilled Labour – Government of Flanders

Garden	Province	Number of positions
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden	Western Cape	10

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires the services of hardworking and self-motivated individuals to render labour intensive support for the maintenance and development of the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and its associated estate and nurseries.

The successful candidates must be willing to work independently as well as in a team. The nature of these positions requires hard and physical labour and applicants must be willing to work outdoors. Applicants must be S.A Citizens and reside within the local municipality where the Kirstenbosch garden is based (proof of residence will be required i.e. letter from the ward committee/ traditional authority or utility bill). An applicant must be physically and medically fit to do manual labour.

 Key responsibilities:

Among other duties, the successful candidates will be expected to perform manual labour including (Experience in any of the above work activities will be an added advantage) :

• Cleaning paths and walkways, general garden maintenance such as weeding, cleaning and planting, edging of beds, mulching and composting, removing of plants and clearing of overgrown shrubs, opening and cleaning of streams and removing fallen branches and tree stumps;
• Assisting with alien invasive clearing, and repairing paths and trails on the mountain, waste collection, erosion control, road maintenance, fencing repairs and maintenance
• Propagation of plants and performing specialized garden maintenance under supervision
• Cleaning of equipment and tools, cleaning inside and around nurseries, parking areas and buildings
• Adhere to health and safety requirements.
• Partake in training and development activities

These positions are made possible through a grant from the Government of Flanders (GOF).

Contact: Garden Administration Manager, Felicity Poole on: 021 799 8776 for information or follow these instructions to apply for these positions.

1) Log into and complete the form found on this link

2) Forward the completed application form (obtainable from out Garden Offices or SANBI website) and a two page CV via e-mail to epwp@sanbi.org.za

3) Kindly use the correct reference number to apply: GOF/KNBG/2/2024.  Failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered. Postal/Hand delivered applications are to be sent to the address below:

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes Drive
Newlands

08:00 – 16:00 (week days only)

In line with the objectives of this project, the positions aims to target young people that have an interest in caring for the natural environment and helping Kirstenbosch to maintain the cultivated garden and the surrounding estate. Through this project, SANBI aims to grow young people to become ambassadors for biodiversity conservation. SANBI reserves the right not to fill these positions.

Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. SANBI may also share your personal information including special personal information with service providers or third parties, both within the Republic of South Africa and in other jurisdictions, to carry out verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, background and reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. In this regard, by virtue of your application, you acknowledge that SANBI’s authorized verification agent(s) and service providers will access your personal information including special personal information to conduct background screening, verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. For more information, kindly refer to SANBI’s website.

Note: incomplete applications will not be considered.

Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications as unsuccessful